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Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a 40-year-old Indian-American woman, has been placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, with a reward of $250,000 for information leading to her arrest. She is accused of the capital murder of her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who has been missing since October 2022. The FBI announced Singh's addition to the list this week, escalating the previously offered reward of $25,000 issued in August 2024. According to officials, Singh believed her son was "evil" and possessed. Noel, who had a chronic lung condition requiring oxygen, was allegedly abused and neglected, with witnesses asserting that he often appeared malnourished. Investigators began probing her claims about Noel's absence following tips from concerned individuals. Singh and her family left for India on March 22, 2023, and she is wanted in Texas for capital murder, alongside other charges. R. Joseph Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Dallas field office, expressed confidence that increased publicity will aid in locating Singh and bringing her back to the U.S.

A recent study published in PLOS Climate has identified the United States military as the largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases globally. The research, led by Ryan Thombs of Penn State University, detailed that emissions arise from various military operations such as maintaining bases, conducting training, and transporting personnel and equipment around the world. Military officials acknowledge that climate change presents a significant threat to both national and global security. Previous studies have indicated a correlation between military expenditures and greenhouse gas emissions. Thombs and his team found that reductions in military spending could lead to substantial energy savings, potentially equivalent to the energy consumption of entire small nations. The study analyzed data from 1975 to 2022, showing that decreases in military spending are associated with lower energy usage, particularly in facilities, vehicles, and aviation fuel. Looking ahead, the researchers predict that sustained cuts by 2032 could achieve annual energy savings comparable to that of the US state of Delaware or the country of Slovenia. The authors emphasize the necessity for more research on the relationship between military spending and energy consumption, highlighting implications for climate change mitigation.

A drive-by shooting in Chicago's River North neighborhood resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 14 others, police confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred late Wednesday outside a restaurant and lounge that had been hosting an album release party for a rapper, according to multiple media reports. Witnesses reported that shooters opened fire into a crowd gathered outside, and the vehicle used fled the scene immediately. At least three of the injured are in critical condition, as stated by Chris King, a spokesperson for Northwestern Medicine. However, the exact number of hospitalizations and conditions of the victims were not disclosed. As of now, no one has been taken into custody related to the shooting. This tragic event raises further concerns over gun violence in urban areas, a persistent issue in the United States. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.